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GameRant reported that Hello Games used No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary to fix an aspect that GameRant says Starfield still cannot make feel alive. The article was published by LB Beistad on September 25, 2026. GameRant's coverage frames the anniversary work as a direct contrast to Starfield's perceived shortcomings. The supplied evidence does not include technical details of the fixes or direct statements from Hello Games or Bethesda.

TheGamer reports that Marvel's Wolverine contains 14 Easter eggs that players can miss. The article, written by Nick Rivera and published Sep 25, 2026, says the game places small nods to Marvel comics and pop culture throughout its world. TheGamer frames hunting Easter eggs as part of Marvel titles' legacy. According to the article, some Easter eggs are tied directly to gameplay while others are more hidden and harder to find.

PC Gamer reports that Scottish streamer Cath Bowie, described in the article as 78 years old, was recently named the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer by Guinness World Records. Bowie streams under the username grumpygran1948 and began playing Fortnite in 2017, PC Gamer reports. The article says she now streams to an audience of over 24,000 followers and that her stated goal is "to go in and eliminate folk." PC Gamer also reports Bowie was introduced to Fortnite by her grandson, who initially doubted she would take to the game.

Insider Gaming published hints and solutions for the New York Times Connections puzzle #1203 for Saturday, September 26. The guide offers step-by-step hints and answers intended to help players who are stuck on that day's puzzle. Insider Gaming's piece also includes a how-to-play primer noting that NYT Connections launched in June 2023 and is free-to-play and available worldwide on desktop and mobile apps. The article reiterates the puzzle format: a daily 16-word grid that players sort into four groups of four, each puzzle having one solution and some words potentially having double meanings.

TheGamer reports that Football Manager 2027's PC and Mac system requirements have been confirmed and remain very low. TheGamer says the game is available to wishlist on Steam. TheGamer reports that if a PC or laptop runs Football Manager 2026 without issue, it will run Football Manager 2027. TheGamer adds this comes despite big UI changes and that performance improvements are expected from engine adjustments.

GameRant reports methods for obtaining iron in Graveyard Keeper 2, including finding early iron rocks near the player’s base and using zombies to mine indefinitely. The article states that iron is a staple resource required to craft more advanced gear and to help players build their economy and progress through the story. GameRant’s coverage also includes sections on smelting iron and on a zombie-mining method it describes as yielding infinite iron. The story was published Sep 25, 2026, by Joe Grantham for GameRant.

Polygon reported that Reality Fracture's lead Limited developer said the set was designed to be memorable and leans heavily on Planeswalkers while introducing Jace's Echoverse, a universe populated by alternate versions of established characters called Echoed Legends. Polygon noted Reality Fracture is the first Magic set with a high density of Planeswalkers since 2019's War of the Spark. Polygon wrote that every new Magic set brings a new season of Limited play with distinct challenges and gameplay styles, and Reality Fracture is presented as continuing that pattern. The developer's comments were presented by Polygon as the explanation for the set's design approach.

IGN reports that an early level in Crash Bandicoot introduced a running-towards-camera chase sequence as a design solution used by Naughty Dog to show the character’s face more. According to IGN, that sequence helped establish a cinematic chase technique later used to raise tension in blockbuster games. IGN cites examples including Leon Kennedy fleeing a giant mechanical statue, Nathan Drake and his brother Sam escaping on a motorbike, and A Plague Tale’s Amicia moving through a wave of plague-infested rats as instances that trace their roots back to Crash Bandicoot. IGN frames the sequence’s beginnings as a humble fix that grew into a common AAA game design element and part of Naughty Dog’s developing cinematic ambition.

PCGamesN reports three new redeemable codes for the Roblox game Blue Lock Farm, published September 25, 2026. The article lists WEATHER (Grade Tokens and potions), COMMUNITY (loads of potions), and POLISHER (jackpot token) as the available codes. PCGamesN says redeeming these codes can earn players free potions and grade or jackpot tokens without grinding. The guide on PCGamesN also includes steps to redeem Blue Lock Farm codes.

Fallout co‑creator Tim Cain told PC Gamer that Steve Jackson Games, the game's original partner, objected to the inclusion of Vault Boy and specifically asked for it to be removed. Cain said Steve Jackson Games also disliked a Monopoly reference and felt Vault Boy did not fit the game's tone, and that they did not like Vault Boy in the cinematic. PC Gamer reported this as part of an interview and noted it wasn’t just violence that the partner took issue with. PC Gamer published the report on 25 September 2026.

GameRant published an article claiming five fantasy shows have villains better than Game of Thrones. The piece is by Samantha Lord and was published on Sep 24, 2026. The supplied excerpt states Game of Thrones' villains were among the show's greatest strengths and frames the article as a comparison that argues other shows surpass that aspect. The specific shows named and the article's detailed comparisons are not included in the provided evidence.

PC Gamer reports that Gravhounds is running a free weekend open playtest on Steam for its unreleased early access build. In PC Gamer’s hands-on, the game presents as a co-op wave shooter with player characters described as dog-like humanoids and movement that includes gliding along buildable cables. The playtest includes light resource-mining and tower-defense elements and a gravity gun mechanic for moving resources, which PC Gamer found satisfying. PC Gamer noted the playtest is free "for the next few days" in its 25 September 2026 coverage.

GameRant reported that Steam has made two games 100% free until September 28. According to GameRant, the pair includes a single-player simulator and a multiplayer military shooter as part of Steam's Free Weekend promotion. The report was published on September 24, 2026. The provided excerpt does not list the specific game titles or clarify whether the free access is a permanent giveaway or a limited-time trial.

Embark Studios will run a PvE test for Arc Raiders from October 13 to October 20 that adds a PvE toggle allowing players to switch into lobbies where other players cannot damage them. PvE sessions will award lower-valued loot because the developer says the mode carries lower stakes, and AI ARCs will target downed players but will ignore players who remain still. Embark Studios said it will monitor the player economy and matchmaking times during the trial and warned "it's possible that this will not work," noting the experiment "is not a risk-free test."

PC Gamer reported that a demo for Probably Stolen is available on Steam. The outlet described the game as a cyberpunk shopkeeper sim where players can deal in rat meat, counterfeit cigarettes, and contraband weapons. PC Gamer called the demo "surprisingly hefty" and reported the sim is due out next month. The article includes an image credited to tinyBuild.

PC Gamer's Andrea Shearon reported on 24 September 2026 that many Valheim mods are 1.0-ready and compiled a list of recommended mods for crafting, building, quality-of-life, and visual changes. The article says the author found favorite mods working again after the game's 1.0 launch and highlights mod manager options. PC Gamer names Gale Mod Manager and R2ModMan as mod manager choices for Valheim. The piece is presented as a guide to notable community mods that have been updated to function with Valheim 1.0.

PC Gamer's Ted Litchfield reported that Nightdive's upcoming Thief Remastered includes a Nightdive-developed expansion campaign called The Tarnished Mirror. Litchfield wrote that Nightdive's access to archives and former personnel could allow the studio to responsibly recreate concepts from Looking Glass for future projects. He reported that old Looking Glass documents suggest a Thief 2: The Metal Age GOTY edition would have contained five new missions. Litchfield described Nightdive's Thief remaster as a "well-judged but deceptively transformative treatment" and said it is one of his most anticipated games.

GameRant reporter Josh Cotts wrote that Wild West Pioneers treats a city builder through the lens of cozy-game design, reframing how the genre can feel. The feature was published on GameRant on September 24, 2026. Cotts is identified in the piece as GameRant's Lead Features and Lists Editor and draws on his experience with city-builder titles. The supplied evidence is a headline, author metadata, and a short excerpt; fuller article details are not included in the evidence provided.

PC Gamer reports that Fraser Brown's first MMO character was Zarwulf, an Orc Hunter created in 2004 who Brown says still exists "frozen in time" in World of Warcraft. Brown writes that he played World of Warcraft, Star Wars Galaxies and Guild Wars while at university. He describes Zarwulf as having a big sword, an impressive grimace and probably a pet wolf. The piece appears as installment #5 of PC Gamer's "My first MMO character" series and was published 24 September 2026.

Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Iron Bramble is a pixel‑art metroidvania featuring rapid grappling‑hook traversal and a setting described as a "cyber‑gothic megastructure." The outlet said the player character appears to be a story‑eating demon(?) woman and that the game's world frames humanity as having lost flesh bodies, with souls residing in metal robotic husks. Rock Paper Shotgun noted the game comes from the devs behind Rusted Moss and praised the "crunchy, deep pixel art." The reviewer also cautioned that traversal will be divisive, calling it a potential "Marmite situation," and stated they had not played Rusted Moss.

IGN reports Lionsgate has hired Mike P. Nelson to direct the next Saw movie. IGN says the new film is being written by Gregory Weidman and Geoff Tock and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum, and Leigh Whannell. IGN reports Wan and Whannell created the Saw series and that Wan is expected to have a much more significant role in this installment. IGN also notes Nelson's previous directing work includes the Wrong Turn reboot and Silent Night, Deadly Night.

TheGamer reported on Sep 24, 2026 that Remedy is offering a free in-game cosmetic for Control Resonant that players can claim now. The article, by Steven Garrard, says Control Resonant has a range of cosmetics that can be unlocked through play. TheGamer also characterises the game as being praised for its creative aesthetic and satisfying gameplay. The report states Remedy is offering a unique skin in addition to the cosmetics obtainable by playing.

PC Gamer published a quiz by Andrea Shearon on 24 September 2026 asking readers to identify which games specific achievement milestones come from. Shearon wrote that she enjoys achievements that encourage trying new features and dislikes repetitive milestones such as 'do the same XYZ thing 100,000 times.' The article includes an image credited to Capcom and notes that purchases through the site may earn an affiliate commission. PC Gamer frames the piece as part of its quizzes collection and invites readers to try more quizzes and subscribe to its newsletter.

Insider Gaming reports SAW: Genesis' Early Access launch has been delayed to Q1 2027. The game's developers announced on the title's official social media that they are using player feedback and additional testing to improve performance and the multiplayer experience. Insider Gaming notes the team said it wants more time to polish the game because the SAW property matters to many fans. SAW: Genesis is described in the report as a 3-on-1 horror game in which one player controls the judge and the others control accused characters who search for challenges, keys, and escape routes.

PC Gamer reported on 24 September 2026 that Arc Raiders will run an in-game test of a PvE-only matchmaking toggle from October 13–20, 2026. During the test, players will be able to switch between the classic PvPvE mode and a PvE experience in which there is zero player-to-player damage and sessions focus on the ARC threat and co-op social dynamics. PC Gamer states PvE sessions in the test will include Solos, Duos and Trios, and that the system is being designed for seamless switching between modes. The publication also noted this test does not guarantee a permanent PvE mode.

Polygon published a guide listing the map nodes where bitter leaves can be found in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, a material needed to complete Leda's perform quest "Popular Drink Recipes." The guide reports bitter leaves are not a rare material but only appear at a few locations across the game's four corners. Polygon says visiting at least one of those nodes is worthwhile to finish the quest. The article provides a full list of the specific nodes where bitter leaves spawn.

PC Gamer writer Elie Gould published a feature on 24 September 2026 ranking their coworkers by whether they could survive the horrors of Silent Hill: Townfall's St. Amelia. Gould said they had recently finished the game and used a TierMaker template to order colleagues, giving extra points to those who've played Townfall or similar Silent Hill entries. The piece is presented as an opinion-based staff feature to mark Townfall's release and notes PC Gamer may earn affiliate commission from site links. Gould also wrote that the PC Gamer team includes several horror aficionados, which informed the ranking.

PCGamesN's Tom Hopkins reports that Valor Mortis rewards players for taking risks, exploring an alternate path, and experimenting after a second hands-on at Gamescom. Hopkins said his earlier 30-minute session at Summer Game Fest focused on basics, while the Gamescom visit revealed a different side of the game. He noted practical mechanics that reinforce that approach, including conserving pistol ammo, watching shadows for hidden enemies, and timing parries against Napoleonic foes in the game's alternate-history setting. Hopkins also wrote that One More Level has not overhauled everything between sessions, but the later playtime highlighted deeper incentives for cautious, exploratory play.

Polygon reports that Capcom announced a VR port of the fifth game in the Ace Attorney series. The report says the announcement came after this year's Tokyo Game Show, where many fans had been hoping for an announcement of Ace Attorney 7. Polygon describes fan reaction as objection and disappointment toward Capcom's choice to port the fifth game to VR instead of revealing a numbered sequel. Polygon published the story on September 24, 2026.

Polygon reports Grand Theft Auto 6 has emerged as the clear frontrunner for Game Awards 2026 Game of the Year. That development sits alongside major live‑service shifts (Destiny 2 'unvaulting', Arc Raiders' PvE test, WoW: Forever changes), community‑led mod activity and safety concerns, and a batch of playable demos and surprise indie hits.